A year ago today we lost our gorgeous black lab boy Max (Monkey Nuts as we called him ), aged just 11yr 7months. He had lung cancer and it became too much for him so we had to say goodbye. It was one of the saddest days of my life and i wondered how we would get through it. We had our old girl Lizzie still with us which really helped, then we lost her 6 months later....such a hole they left in our home and lives that we got our two bundles of joy and mischief Jack & Barney a few weeks later. They will be 7 months old next week and are an absolute delight, so well behaved, well trained and so loving. It has certainly helped with the healing process, but the last week has been tough, knowing today was approaching and thinking back to this time last year. I have had lots of extra cuddles with my boys, and I cherish every day with them. This is a picture of Max, doing his party trick of sitting up and begging for a cup of tea - which he was addicted to and seems to have passed on to our two new arrivals lol https://www.dropbox.com/s/pf9f1395aai2uj6/2013-12-29 19.19.22.png?dl=0 Sleep tight Monkey Nuts xx
Re: One year since we said goodbye So sorry for the loss of your boy Max, sending hugs to you, it is nearly approching a year since we lost our 18year old cat it was the worst day but we knew it was the best thing for her, and then 3 months later our bundle of joy in the name of Buster came it was the best thing that has happened to us i still think of her a lot and miss her, but Buster has brought so much joy into my life.
Re: One year since we said goodbye Max was gorgeous I can't imagine how you felt letting him go :'( I'm glad you have Jack and Barney to keep you company
Re: One year since we said goodbye You are right there Lou , we absolutely must cherish every day , every hour with our darling dogs . Anniversaries are a sad reminder of our loss but also bring some wonderful memories , cherished times x
Re: One year since we said goodbye Max was beautiful! And he looks much to dignified to be called Monkey Our pets don't live long enough, that is the sad truth of it all. But i suppose the up-side is that we get the opportunity to have many more passing through our lives than we would have. And think of the reunion we will get on the other side of the Bridge! Hugs to you, enjoy your lovely pups and the memories of your lovely Max!
Re: One year since we said goodbye [quote author=Lisa link=topic=9100.msg130397#msg130397 date=1418574387] Max was beautiful! And he looks much to dignified to be called Monkey Our pets don't live long enough, that is the sad truth of it all. But i suppose the up-side is that we get the opportunity to have many more passing through our lives than we would have. And think of the reunion we will get on the other side of the Bridge! Hugs to you, enjoy your lovely pups and the memories of your lovely Max! [/quote] All of that from Ayrshire as well. That's a lovely thought .
Re: One year since we said goodbye Max looked absolutely wonderful, it must be such a sad day for you. Glad you have the boys to cheer you up.x
Re: One year since we said goodbye Ah Lou,I'm glad the 2 pupsters brought some fun and fur back into your lives.Its a time I can't bear to think about ,sending you a big hug and Max was just lovely x Angela x
Re: One year since we said goodbye What a beautiful boy. You never stop missing them - but at the same time they're never far away....
Re: One year since we said goodbye Thank you everyone, he was an amazing dog, and i get the feeling he is never far away, especially when one of the pups is doing something naughty that he used to do ;D
Re: One year since we said goodbye Love to you all that have lost your beloved Labradors. We lost Harvey aged 5, nineteen months ago. He had a huge blood clot in his heart. He is buried in our garden as we couldn't bear to be parted from him. It's taken a long time but next week we collect a beautiful little chocolate lab. Can't wait. Xx
Re: One year since we said goodbye He is a lovely boy. You must miss him, but glad you have your two bundles of trouble to keep you busy and help heal the heartache.
Re: One year since we said goodbye [quote author=Pilatelover link=topic=9100.msg139673#msg139673 date=1422281987] Love to you all that have lost your beloved Labradors. We lost Harvey aged 5, nineteen months ago. He had a huge blood clot in his heart. He is buried in our garden as we couldn't bear to be parted from him. It's taken a long time but next week we collect a beautiful little chocolate lab. Can't wait. Xx [/quote] Thinking about you today :'( I haven't had to face the loss of a dog but I know I will be heartbroken :'( Good luck with your new lab and please tell us all about him/her when you can, I am sure your little bundle will go some way to help heal your heart xxxx
Re: One year since we said goodbye Your new little pal will bring you many smiles and make it less painful to remember the lovely dog you lost.come and visit us with some stories about your new puppy x
Re: One year since we said goodbye He looked a very dear dog, it is heartbreaking when they go. Also sorry to read about Harvey who was far too young to depart this life. Both dogs very much loved and missed xx
Re: One year since we said goodbye It is so difficult when we lose our lovely labs. No one who doesn't have dogs can understand the sadness. Max was gorgeous. I am very sorry to hear about Harvey too, 5 years is far too young.
